Debian Linux 2.0/2.6.20.1 Super memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Debian Linux 2.0/2.6.20.1. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Super. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-1999-0381. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Debian Linux 2.0/2.6.20.1 (Operating System) and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Super. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

super 3.11.6 and other versions have a buffer overflow in the syslog utility which allows a local user to gain root access.

The weakness was released 02/26/1999 by c0nd0r as not defined posting (Bugtraq). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-1999-0381. The exploitation is known to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

The exploit is available at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $5k-$25k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (19270) and SecurityFocus (BID 342†). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

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06/20/2014 +5593 days 🔍
09/21/2024 +3746 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: debian.org

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: c0nd0r
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-1999-0381 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0381
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14531
SecurityFocus: 342 - Debian Super Syslog Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 06/20/2014 17:15
Updated: 09/21/2024 13:56
Changes: 06/20/2014 17:15 (48), 05/20/2018 11:16 (6), 09/21/2024 13:56 (25)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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